Sam and Cian Prendergast to start for Ireland against France Jeremy Loughman and Thomas Clarkson named in Irish frontrow Tue Feb 03 2026 - 08:21
Dan Sheehan: ‘The French don’t wish you bad. They’re just looking for a good game’Sheehan also pays tribute to career of France’s ‘top, top quality’ player Uini AtonioTue Feb 03 2026 - 06:00
Andy Farrell’s seventh Six Nations campaign looks like the most challenging yetStill, Ireland are third favourites for this Six Nations - and for good reasonTue Feb 03 2026 - 06:00
Six Nations: Cian Prendergast in line to join brother Sam in Ireland side to play FranceConnacht captain could start in backrow with Tadhg Beirne and Joe McCarthy in secondrowMon Feb 02 2026 - 19:56
James Ryan eyes ninth Six Nations campaign with focus on French challengeRyan highlights defence, concentration and set-piece focus as keys against unpredictable French sideMon Feb 02 2026 - 06:00
Sam Prendergast set to keep outhalf spot for Ireland’s Six Nations opener against FranceTadhg Furlong in race to be fit for Paris match, with Michael Milne to play at looseheadMon Feb 02 2026 - 06:00
Ireland’s Tadhg Furlong could be available to play France in Six Nations opener‘So far, so good’ for prop in training, according to Simon EasterbySun Feb 01 2026 - 17:11
AIL: Ballynahinch overpower Lansdowne as Cork Con take Munster bragging rightsTerenure climb to third with win over leaders ClontarfSun Feb 01 2026 - 14:44
Jack Conan back in his element as Ireland’s Six Nations opener approachesBackrower considers playing for Ireland the greatest honour in his careerSun Feb 01 2026 - 06:00
‘It took a while’: Tommy O’Brien hitting his stride after biding his timeLeinster winger has overcome multiple setbacks on his climb to the international ranksSun Feb 01 2026 - 06:00
This year almost feels like a French home Six NationsHead coach Fabien Galthié is under pressure to deliver, after resting up many front-liners last summerSat Jan 31 2026 - 06:00
IRFU is right to protect officials but jumped the gun on Bundee AkiThe Counter Ruck: Connacht centre’s suspension added to clouds looming over Ireland campFri Jan 30 2026 - 20:00
Test debut for Edwin Edogbo could bolster Ireland’s firepowerPhysical Munster lock looks viable option if Andy Farrell opts for 6-2 split in Six Nations openerFri Jan 30 2026 - 06:00
Ireland backs coach Andrew Goodman: ‘We’ve got to make sure we’re building belief’ Ahead of the Six Nations opening, the squad is focused on evolving its attacking and aerial game, and playing to spaceFri Jan 30 2026 - 06:00
Bundee Aki will be considered for Ireland after suspensionConnacht centre may feature in final Six Nations fixtures after serving four-match banThu Jan 29 2026 - 15:49
Bundee Aki’s hope for a World Cup finale hang in the balance after four-week suspension confirmed Most popular Ireland player of the last decade will face uphill battle to make it back into side for final two games of Six NationsWed Jan 28 2026 - 21:27
Bundee Aki handed four-week suspension after being axed from Ireland’s Six Nations squad Independent Disciplinary Committee hand down six-week ban following hearing but suspend two weeks for two yearsWed Jan 28 2026 - 21:25
How Connacht went from runt of the IRFU litter to powerhouse province in 30 yearsFacing disbandment of its professional team, Connacht found support from the likes of future taoiseach Enda KennyTue Jan 27 2026 - 06:00
Young Munster main movers among AIL chasing packWin over Cork Constitution shows Old Belvedere are getting to grips with life in Division 1ASun Jan 25 2026 - 19:00
Connacht’s Billy Bohan called up to Ireland squad for Portugal training camp, Jack Boyle ruled outLeinster loosehead picked up a leg injury during Leinster’s URC win over ConnachtSun Jan 25 2026 - 17:27
‘It didn’t look great’ - Jack Boyle leg injury a concern for Leinster and IrelandLoosehead prop suffers lower leg injury in Leinster’s win over Connacht in GalwaySat Jan 24 2026 - 21:16
Connacht scrumhalf Matthew Devine set to switch to Ulster from next season Talented 23-year-old has found his opportunities limited over the last two seasons Sat Jan 24 2026 - 21:00
‘The energy was huge’: Stuart Lancaster taking positives from Connacht defeat to LeinsterRousing interpro marks official opening of new Clan Stand at Dexcom StadiumSat Jan 24 2026 - 20:11
AIL preview: Young Munster look to break top-five at home to Terenure Leaders Clontarf looking for a 10th successive win as they host NenaghSat Jan 24 2026 - 06:00
Cinderella province no more: Excitement palpable as Connacht host Leinster at transformed homeCEO and former player Willie Ruane says new facilities owe much to the work of past generationsSat Jan 24 2026 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Counterintuitively, Connacht may be the biggest winners in URC TV dealWesterners have potential to draw more viewers due higher number of games being shown on TG4Fri Jan 23 2026 - 18:56
Connacht welcome Leinster to revamped Dexcom Stadium for enticing URC clashJames Lowe returns for strong Leinster team in front of its brand new Clan Stand and a record attendance for a rugby match in GalwayFri Jan 23 2026 - 16:52
Cian Prendergast: ‘My parents are Connacht fans so Leinster game won't be difficult for them’The Connacht captain will lead out his team to face Leinster in front of a record crowd for a rugby match in GalwayFri Jan 23 2026 - 06:00
Seán Edogbo to make Munster debut in Friday’s clash with the DragonsYounger brother of Edwin named at blindside in a young Munster backrowThu Jan 22 2026 - 13:26
Leinster’s European showdown with Edinburgh to take place on Easter SundayIn Challenge Cup, Connacht will face Sharks on Friday night while Munster have early Saturday kick-offThu Jan 22 2026 - 12:54
Fabien Galthié leaves Penaud, Alldritt and Fickou out of Six Nations squadSquad announcement could mark a watershed moment for Les Bleus in this World Cup cycleWed Jan 21 2026 - 19:38
Edwin Edogbo and Nathan Doak catch the eye in Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad for Six NationsOuthalf Harry Byrne earns a recall while Hugo Keenan could be in line for return to action against France in Paris Wed Jan 21 2026 - 19:07
Mack Hansen likely to miss rest of season with foot injuryWith sights set on the Challenge Cup final, head coach says May return ‘will be tight’Wed Jan 21 2026 - 06:00
Stuart Lancaster aiming to kickstart Connacht’s new era with roof-raising victoryConnacht head coach believes victory against Leinster could reignite URC challengeWed Jan 21 2026 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Challenge Cup might suit Munster given they are a team in transitionThe gap between Leinster and the other three provinces has never been so vastTue Jan 20 2026 - 06:00
Clayton McMillan doubles down on commitment to Munster amid All Blacks noise‘I made a commitment to come here and I fully intend to see that out’Tue Jan 20 2026 - 06:00
Leinster to face Edinburgh in Champions Cup last 16Ulster, Connacht and Munster learn Challenge Cup Round of 16 opponentsSun Jan 18 2026 - 20:30
Leinster enter knockout stages with a crucial box ticked for the first time in yearsVictory over Bayonne provided further evidence of province’s ability to win tight battlesSun Jan 18 2026 - 14:50
‘Teams are dropping at different stages, we’re managing to get wins’: Leo Cullen credits Leinster resolve against BayonneLeinster come good after the break at trying Stade Jean DaugerSat Jan 17 2026 - 19:44
Injury concerns for Leinster after Bayonne victoryTommy O’Brien and Robbie Henshaw among early departures in final Champions Cup pool gameSat Jan 17 2026 - 18:57
Leinster resilience finds a way at Bayonne fortressLeo Cullen’s side ground out a win at the Stade Jean Dauger to top Pool 3Sat Jan 17 2026 - 17:46
Leinster can get valuable win if they conquer French rugby’s ultimate fortressBayonne are already out of contention, but will relish facing celebrated opposition in front of their fansSat Jan 17 2026 - 06:00
‘We want to play this team’: Bayonne players relishing visit of ‘outstanding’ LeinsterBut French side know their next Top 14 game is higher priority than Champions Cup fixtureSat Jan 17 2026 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: It is hard not to feel sorry for Scott Robertson after All Blacks exitDespite being eminently likeable, Robertson had not won the hearts and minds of New Zealand players and supportersFri Jan 16 2026 - 16:58
Jamison Gibson-Park: My speed and fitness are ‘better now than in my mid-20s, definitely’With ‘freakish’ speed and fitness levels, Gibson-Park remains the heartbeat of the Leinster and Ireland teamsFri Jan 16 2026 - 06:00
Joe McCarthy ‘gutted’ for brother Paddy after ‘significant’ injury in Leinster-La Rochelle classic Leinster’s match away to Bayonne should prove `ideal preparation’ for Ireland’s Six Nations opener in FranceThu Jan 15 2026 - 06:00
Champions Cup pool permutations: Format may be flawed but stakes are high this weekendLeinster can top pool with Bayonne victory on Saturday but Munster are in win-or-bust territory against CastresTue Jan 13 2026 - 06:00
Signs are ominous for Leinster opponents after attack hit top gear in La Rochelle thrillerCoach Tyler Bleyendaal placed an emphasis on the team’s ‘much improved’ output in transitionsTue Jan 13 2026 - 06:00
Injuries to Andrew Porter and Paddy McCarthy leave Ireland stretched for Paris clashThe Leinster duo will not be available for the Six Nations opener at Stade de FranceMon Jan 12 2026 - 18:38
Ringrose, Snyman, Furlong and Jimmy O’Brien back for Leinster for Bayonne clashPaddy McCarthy out with ‘significant knee injury’Mon Jan 12 2026 - 15:14
